U.S. Soccer Foundation

GENESIS GIVES DONATES $300,000 TO FIRST TEE, GIRLS ON THE RUN, AND THE U.S. SOCCER FOUNDATION AT THE 2024 GENESIS INVITATIONAL

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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This marks the third year Genesis has provided funding to these three organizations, starting with the launch of Genesis Gives at the 2022 Genesis Invitational.

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  • This marks the third year Genesis has provided funding to these three organizations, starting with the launch of Genesis Gives at the 2022 Genesis Invitational.
  • Through the Genesis Gives initiative, Genesis partners with organizations that positively impact the lives of children throughout the nation with high-quality youth sports programming.
  • "We are grateful to Genesis for its ongoing support of the First Tee," said First Tee CEO Greg McLaughlin.
  • "We are grateful for Genesis' continued support," says Elizabeth Kunz, CEO of Girls on the Run.

TNT Sports and Cosm Announce Partnership to Deliver Live Sports in "Shared Reality" Immersive Venues

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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LOS ANGELES and ATLANTA, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TNT Sports and Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announced a first-of-its-kind, multi-year broadcast partnership that will see Cosm produce and present select live premium sports programming from across TNT Sports' footprint in immersive 8K+ at its forthcoming venues. 

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  • LOS ANGELES and ATLANTA, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TNT Sports and Cosm , a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announced a first-of-its-kind, multi-year broadcast partnership that will see Cosm produce and present select live premium sports programming from across TNT Sports' footprint in immersive 8K+ at its forthcoming venues.
  • "This partnership is transformative, not just for Cosm but for the live sports and entertainment industry at large," said Jeb Terry, CEO and President at Cosm.
  • It is a privilege to work with great partners like TNT Sports who also share an innovative spirit and commitment to the fan experience."
  • "Partnering with Cosm further advances that mission, offering a level of immersion within our thrilling NBA, NHL and U.S Soccer action like never before.

HERBALIFE, LA GALAXY, AND THE U.S. SOCCER FOUNDATION UNVEIL NEW COMMUNITY MINI-PITCH AT PALMS PARK IN LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife, the LA Galaxy, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation held a community ribbon-cutting ceremony at Palms Park in Lakewood, California, to unveil and celebrate the new mini-pitch to provide kids with a safe place to play.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife , the LA Galaxy , and the U.S. Soccer Foundation held a community ribbon-cutting ceremony at Palms Park in Lakewood, California, to unveil and celebrate the new mini-pitch to provide kids with a safe place to play.
  • The mini-pitch program in Lakewood was created through the LA Galaxy Foundation and Herbalife's Joint Community Partnership Fund.
  • Mini-pitches serve as community hubs and are shown to strengthen community cohesion, encourage physical activity, and improve safety perceptions.
  • "Being part of these programs is special," said LA Galaxy soccer player Jalen Neal.

Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® Teams up With U.S. Soccer Foundation’s “Soccer for Success Program” to Teach Habits That Improve Health Outcomes

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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Today the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF) oral health education initiative announced that it is teaming up with the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Soccer for Success program for a partnership focused on the links between oral health and overall health and wellbeing.

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  • Today the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF) oral health education initiative announced that it is teaming up with the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Soccer for Success program for a partnership focused on the links between oral health and overall health and wellbeing.
  • The initiative will provide children with information and tools to help improve their oral health and overall health and wellbeing, while enhancing their soccer skills.
  • As part of the Colgate BSBF and Soccer for Success partnership, trained coach-mentors will lead youth in soccer drills embedded with nutrition, physical activity, youth development – and, importantly, oral health lessons.
  • Families and coach-mentors will also receive resources to help build healthy oral health and hygiene habits at home.

International Soccer Festival to Host Celebrity Gala on Sept. 29 in Houston

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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The Celebrity Gala 2023 will be chaired and hosted by International Soccer Festival Chairwoman Lucia Kaiser. Based in New York, Kaiser is a two-time Emmy Award-winning producer, philanthropist, and speaker. Tech titan and global philanthropist Jeff Hoffman and Liev Schreiber, Emmy Award and Tony Award-nominated actor and co-founder of BlueCheck Ukraine, will be the keynote speakers. Brazilian soccer star and legend "Ronaldinho" and U.S. Soccer Foundation Chief Executive Officer Ed Foster-Simeon are guest speakers at the gala. Quincy Jones -- American record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and winner of 28 Grammys and television producer -- will join Hoffman and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in honoring Schreiber, Ronaldhino, Simeon, Kaiser, and Corey Mason at the gala.

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  • The International Soccer Festival Celebrity Gala 2023 will be held on Friday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. at The Crystal Ballroom at The Rice in Houston.
  • In 2027, the City of Houston will host the inaugural International Soccer Festival.
  • This week-long celebration will highlight international soccer team exhibition matches, international film festivals, international musical performances, cultural exhibits, and Business conferences.
  • The Celebrity Gala 2023 will be chaired and hosted by International Soccer Festival Chairwoman Lucia Kaiser.

FICO Showcases Credit Education Program for Teens During Chelsea FC Summer Tour to Promote Financial Literacy and Empowerment

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230718241815/en/
    FICO’s Score A Better Fundamentals program empowers middle-and-high-school-aged students with financial literacy and knowledge to make informed credit decisions that last a lifetime.
  • This initiative is part of FICO’s commitment to financial inclusion through credit education.
  • FICO’s commitment to financial inclusion through credit education enables students, adults, and communities across the U.S. to improve financial literacy and encourages Americans to achieve financial independence.
  • “FICO has always been committed to driving financial literacy; it’s the bedrock of financial empowerment, which leads to more prosperous communities.

LA Galaxy Foundation, Herbalife, and U.S. Soccer Foundation Commit to Providing More Safe Places to Play Soccer Through 2026

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The LA Galaxy Foundation, Herbalife, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation today announced a joint commitment to install four new mini-pitches across Los Angeles by 2026.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The LA Galaxy Foundation, Herbalife, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation today announced a joint commitment to install four new mini-pitches across Los Angeles by 2026.
  • The four new mini-pitches build on two new mini-pitches installed at DeForest Park in Long Beach earlier this year.
  • The LA Galaxy Foundation and the U.S. Soccer Foundation also installed a mini-pitch at Andrew Jackson Elementary School in Santa Ana as part of the 20-for-20 Initiative with Major League Soccer, adidas, and Southern New Hampshire University in 2016.
  • "The LA Galaxy are honored to continue our partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Herbalife as we look to install new mini-pitches across Los Angeles by 2026," said Tom Braun, LA Galaxy Senior Vice President of Soccer & Business Operations and Business Development.

THE LEGO GROUP ENCOURAGES GIRLS TO PLAY UNSTOPPABLE

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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ENFIELD, Conn., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the LEGO Group launched Play Unstoppable to inspire and celebrate girls' endless potential when they have opportunities to play without limits. Throughout the summer, Play Unstoppable offers several ways for girls and their families to explore different passions including:

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  • Company inspires girls and their parents to embrace and empower playful exploration of all interests, passions and imagination to unlock girls' limitless potential with summer program
    ENFIELD, Conn., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the LEGO Group launched Play Unstoppable to inspire and celebrate girls' endless potential when they have opportunities to play without limits.
  • From Friendship, Gaming, Art & Design, Sports, and Nature & Animals, there is a LEGO® solution, including LEGO® Friends , LEGO® Super Mario , LEGO® Minecraft , LEGO® CITY , LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 , and more.
  • Play Unstoppable demonstrates the endless possibilities of the LEGO System in Play.
  • All Play Unstoppable content, including an introduction to the campaign, Girls Play related articles and more will be available on LEGO.com

Lincoln Financial Group Names Sean N. Woodroffe Chief People, Culture and Communications Officer

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that Sean N. Woodroffe will join the company on May 1, 2023, as Chief People, Culture and Communications Officer.

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  • Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that Sean N. Woodroffe will join the company on May 1, 2023, as Chief People, Culture and Communications Officer.
  • “We continue to elevate our commitment to our people and our culture as we execute on our enterprise strategic objectives,” said Ellen Cooper, CEO of Lincoln Financial Group.
  • “Lincoln is a people-focused organization with a strong, inclusive culture,” said Woodroffe.
  • Woodroffe replaces Chief People Officer Jen Warne, who is stepping down from her role effective April 14, 2023.

This Week in Sports News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • "As it develops and changes, you realize you're impacting kids who never thought they would get involved with soccer."
  • The North American market features prominently in the expanded 2023-2024 calendar, hosting six of the planned 12 events.
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